Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’ Video Breaks Vevo Single Day Record

Earlier this week, rapper Nicki Minajreleased the video for “Anaconda,” a visual ode to backsides that found her twerking in various locations like the jungle and kitchens. Love it or hate it, Minaj’s goal of getting eyeballs succeeded – so much so, she broke the single day Vevo record for most views, racking up a staggering 19.6 million in 24 hours. To date, “Anaconda” has over 36 million views.

The previous record was held by Miley Cyrus, who garnered 19.3 million views for “Wrecking Ball.”

Along with a provocative slant, “Anaconda” also featured a curious cameo from rapper Drake, who sat on a chair while Minaj danced in front of him as if she was at a strip club. Comment sections have been debating all week on the merits of Minaj’s song and visual, either saying its pornographic and trashy or defending assertive Nicki continuing to be her assertive self.

This is actually the third time that Minaj has set the single-day watch record – she did so twice in 2012, first with her song “Stupid Hoe” in January 2012, followed by her collaboration with Justin Bieber on “Beauty and a Beat.” “Anaconda” is the third single from Minaj’s forthcoming album “The PinkPrint.”